A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3866394 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3868299 epoch_slot_no: 1899 block_no: 3866217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-07 08:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec7db4da3cf3fc1278fbfacb92c4e699ba1543f4aa79bac7139e6403989b7d2Block Operator
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